Product Code Addition Information
It is mandatory for the following documents to be attached to all supplier Product/Service Code Addition requests:
- Relevant NUPRC permit. Acknowledgement slips will not be accepted.
- Work history for the requested code(s) or service(s).
- Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), where applicable.
- List of relevant equipment owned or leased.
- Statutory documents from relevant authorities for the requested code(s) or service(s), such as NIMASA documentation or a recruiter’s licence.
Conditions
- A maximum of two product-code addition requests may be made in a year for new capability.
- Each request is limited to five product/service codes for pre-qualified suppliers.
- Capability assessment for approved additions is carried out during the supplier’s bi-annual renewal audit.
- Approved codes are categorized as D until the renewal audit is conducted.
- Special circumstances may be considered case by case.
Process by Supplier Status
Published Supplier
- Submit a formal request on company letterhead to the GM, NipeX, listing the relevant product/service codes and attaching the relevant NUPRC permit.
- NipeX JQS reviews the request.
- NipeX communicates the outcome. Approved requests receive applicable fee information; declined requests receive the decision.
Supplier Undergoing Audit
- Submit a formal request on company letterhead to the GM, NipeX, listing the requested codes.
- Attach the relevant NUPRC permit and a signed Product/Service Code Addition form endorsed during the audit.
- NipeX JQS reviews the request and communicates the result and applicable fees where approved.
- The request must be received within four weeks of the audit exercise.
Pre-qualified Supplier
- Submit a formal request on company letterhead to the Head, NipeX, listing the requested codes and attaching the relevant NUPRC permit.
- NipeX JQS reviews the request.
- NipeX communicates the outcome and applicable fees where approved.
Ongoing Tender Opportunity Exception
- Send the request within the first three days after publication of the Tender Advert Opportunity.
- Use company letterhead and list every requested product/service code.
- Attach the relevant NUPRC permit and a copy of the tender advert.
- NipeX JQS reviews the request and communicates the outcome and fees where applicable.
Payment through Remita
Payments for billable services must be made to NipeX through Remita.
- Visit Remita and select Pay a Federal Government Agency.
- For Name of MDA, select National Petroleum Investment Management Services.
- For service or purpose, select National Petroleum Investment Management Services Fees.
- In the description, enter the appropriate fee being paid, such as Product Code Addition.